Company Research Report: Value Factory Ventures
Company Overview
Name: Value Factory Ventures
Mission: To invest in promising startups that are making an impact with pioneering innovations to combat climate change and increase food security. Value Factory Ventures aims to create new value – for startups, investors, society, and future generations.
Founded By: No information is available.
Key People:
- CEO & Managing Partner: Peter Kleijwegt
- CTO & Investment Manager: Jacco Zuijdweg
- Investor Relations: Rom van Oers
- CFO & Managing Partner: Johan van Heusden
- CMO: Jolanda Ravenek
- IT & Process Specialist: Martijn Bergkamp
- Junior Investment Analyst: Ishani Bakas
- Junior Investment Analyst: Hadassa Baars
Headquarters: Krommeweg 12, 2988 CB Ridderkerk, Nederland
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
Known For: Investing in early-stage agrifood, climate, and circular economy startups that utilize disruptive deep-tech technologies such as robotics, AI, blockchain, and drone technology.
Products
Dealin.Green
Description: An expert in the biobased chain, connecting farmers and builders through a platform.
Key Features:
- Guides farmers to become suppliers of biobased materials.
- Farmers earn from the fiber and carbon credits.
Proba
Description: Converts environmental performance into certificates of monetary value.
Key Features:
- Guides organizations in obtaining verified carbon credit certificates.
- Enables CO2-free value chains.
Growficiënt
Description: A sensor platform providing detailed insights into the root environment for optimal watering.
Key Features:
- Ensures optimal watering strategies.
- Prevents issues related to too much or too little water.
Corvus
Description: Drones that fly autonomously in greenhouses to collect data on crop growth.
Key Features:
- Helps growers produce food more efficiently and sustainably.
WDD
Description: AI-powered software providing forecasts for demand, supply, and price trends in the fresh produce market.
Key Features:
- Aligns decisions with current demand.
- Reduces waste by up to 40%.
Urban Farming Partners
Description: Develops vertical indoor farming solutions in Asia using Dutch technology.
Key Features:
- Achieves high and qualitative yields.
- Optimizes use of raw materials, water, and energy.
Healthy Fridge
Description: Provides consumers with 24/7 access to fresh, healthy food from local sources.
Key Features:
- Encourages a healthier lifestyle.
- Offers local producers an additional sales channel.
Fair Agro Food
Description: Establishes agri-service centers in Sudan to aid local communities in growing fruit and acacia trees.
Key Features:
- Creates a sustainable local economy with fair prices.
Pera
Description: AI-powered screening platform for recruiters.
Key Features:
- Predicts cultural fit and job performance.
- Improves candidate interview experience.
FC-i
Description: Produces organic and circular insulation materials for construction.
Key Features:
- Made from natural residues using fungi (mycelium).
Recent Developments
New Funding
9 July 2024: Value Factory Ventures received EUR 3 million from RVO Seed Capital and raised an additional EUR 5 million.
New Partnerships
8 July 2024: Naturevest, partner of Dealin.Green, sold the first carbon credits from Paulownia cultivation.
New Investments
14 June 2024: Value Factory Ventures acquired a stake in FC-i for the development and production of circular and biological insulation materials, which has raised more than €6.5 million in investments.
Events
4 April 2024: Investment event held at Van Gelder in Ridderkerk, a leading wholesaler in fruits and vegetables.
Name Change
4 April 2024: ECG Ventures rebranded to Value Factory Ventures to better reflect their mission and expanded focus.
Note: All data included in this research report is derived from the provided information. Any missing details are marked as "No information is available."
